Recovery Time for Breast Reduction and Arm Lift Combination?

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I know that people often go back to work in a couple of weeks from an arm lift or breast reduction but I am wondering if the surgical combination of the two might mean more downtime.In general, how long am I going to need help at home? I may need to hire a nurse if it is going to be an extended period of time.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Depending on the type of work you do I would suggest at least 2 weeks off  with this combination of surgery. Your plastic surgeon who knows you and your activities of daily living best will be in the best position to help with more details.

	Best wishes.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

It really depends on the person but I would recommend allowing yourself 2-3 weeks off work.
Most of my patients return to work after one week from each of the procedures.  Combination of the two will add slightlly to your recovery.  You will certainly need to be very careful and will need assistance at home since you will have some difficulty taking care of yourself.
Hope that helps.

Armando Soto, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi there-
In most patients, these two operation would be associated with a return to administrative work time of 1-2 weeks, with more significant activities requiring another 1-2 weeks. 
If you have small children, you may want to have some help around the home for a few days, but otherwise you should be able to return to personal care soon after surgery.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Following breast reduction and simultaneous brachioplasty, Many patients can return to light duty work at 2 weeks and nearly all by 3 weeks. As assistant may be helpful for the first 2-4 days.

Leo Keegan, MD · Answer

Although combining procedures in one operative setting certainly will lead to a longer surgical time and more areas of post-operative pain, in general you get the advantage of a single recovery period. If the combinations are chosen appropriately, your time away from work should be no different.

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